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How to Roast Spaghetti Squash

How to Roast Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti squash is one of those ingredients that people are curious about but not always confident using. It looks sturdy and a little mysterious, and if you’ve ever had a watery or bland version, it’s easy to write it off entirely. I felt the same

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How to Roast Pumpkin (or any Winter Squash)

How to Roast Pumpkin or Any Winter Squash If you’ve ever picked up a pumpkin or winter squash and thought, “Now what?” — this guide is for you. Roasting pumpkin is one of the easiest, most hands-off ways to bring out its natural sweetness and get that soft, creamy texture

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How to Revive Wilted Lettuce (with pictures)

How to Revive Wilted Lettuce I’m sure you’ve done it too. You go to the fridge, open the crisper drawer and are greeted by a head of limp, forgotten lettuce. What’s a salad lover to do!? No worries, as long as it’s not full out rotting, you can easily revive

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Is Almond Milk Bad for the Planet

Is Almond Milk Bad for the Planet? Almond milk is one of the most popular plant-based milks on the market. In fact, according to evidnt, almond milk makes up 56% of all plant-based milk sales! And it’s no wonder why. In terms of taste, almond milk is one of the

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2025 Meal Planner Template

2025 Meal Planner Template We’ve created a 2025 version of our super popular 2024 meal planner template. This free spreadsheet will help you plan out your week of meals so you can save money, reduce food waste and stay on track.  New this year! We’ve formatted a School Year version

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Top 10 Plant-Based Bloggers You Need to Follow in 2025

Top 10 Plant-Based Bloggers You Need to Follow [Updated for 2025] This list of plant-based bloggers is your go-to list for everything delicious and plant-based. We’ve tasted recipes by all of these creators and have included links to some of our favorite recipes.   Even if you don’t eat plant-based on

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How to Make Healthy, Cheaper Bacon

How to Make Healthier, Cheaper Bacon Craving that smoky, savory bacon flavor without the meat and expense? The key isn’t just in what you use, it’s how you season it. With the right marinade and cooking method, you can get crispy, chewy, or crunchy plant-based bacon that works in any

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What to Do With Your Pumpkin After Halloween

What to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Hello October! Who doesn’t love the fall, with the beautiful changing of the leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and the spookiest event of all, Halloween. And while we all love dressing up, watching scary movies and eating copious amounts of candy, the downside

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root-bound basil plant

Repotting Store Bought Basil Plants

How to Stop Grocery Store Basil Plants from Wilting Buying potted basil plants from your grocery store can seem like a huge win, when you keep in mind that it’s almost the same price as those ones that are wrapped in plastic and have a super short shelf life. Then

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